Porsche 911 vs. Saab 9-5
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Porsche 911 and Saab 9-5 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Porsche 911 and the Saab 9-5.
In comparing the Porsche 911's and the Saab 9-5's specifications and ratings, the Porsche 911 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Saab 9-5 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Porsche 911's and the Saab 9-5's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2011 Porsche 911 ranges from $46,800 to $129,938 while a used 2011 Saab 9-5 is priced between $4,988 to $14,988.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Porsche 911’s base engine makes 345 horsepower, and the Saab 9-5 base engine makes 220 horsepower. The 911 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 439 miles. The 9-5 is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 611 miles.This gives the Porsche 911 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Saab 9-5 the advantage in maximum range. The 911 uses gasoline, and the 9-5 uses ethanol, gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Saab 9-5 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$88,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$77,513
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$38,300 - $136,300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$38,525
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$87,575
Price Range:
$46,800 - $129,938
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$45,138
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
$15,144 - $110,580
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
27
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
36,261
# Good or Great Deals:
10
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$10,074
Price Range:
$4,988 - $14,988
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
9
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
114,157
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Porsche 911 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Saab 9-5 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Porsche 911
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Saab 9-5
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
1.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Sports Cars)
0.5 - 8.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Porsche 911 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
1 out of / 27Ranking
2 out of / 41Ranking
2 out of / 41Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 41Ranking
5 out of / 41Ranking
15 out of / 19Ranking
17 out of / 27Ranking
24 out of / 32Ranking
32 out of / 41Saab 9-5 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Porsche 911 Trim Levels
Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Carrera GTS, Carrera S, Turbo, Turbo S, GT2 RS, GT3, GT3 RS, Targa 4, Targa 4S
Saab 9-5 Trim Levels
Aero XWD, Turbo4, Turbo4 Premium, Turbo6 XWD
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
345 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
288 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.106 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
220 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 439 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 23 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 611 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
51.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
68.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
58.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
18.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
96.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3263 lbs
Width:
71.2 inches
Height:
51.6 inches
Length:
175.6 inches
Wheelbase:
92.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4155 lbs
Width:
83.2 inches
Height:
57.8 inches
Length:
197.2 inches
Wheelbase:
111.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/55R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Macadamia Metallic
Black
Basalt Black Metallic / Black
Blue
Aqua Blue Metallic / Arctic Silver Metallic / Dark Blue Metallic
Gray
Atlas Grey Metallic / Meteor Grey Metallic / Platinum Silver Metallic
Green
Porsche Racing Green Metallic
Purple
Amethyst Metallic
Red
Guards Red / Ruby Red Metallic
Silver
GT Silver Metallic
White
Carrara White / Cream White
Yellow
Speed Yellow
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black / Jet Black Metallic
Blue
Fjord Blue Metallic
Gray
Carbon Gray Metallic / Granite Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Laser Red
Silver
Diamond Silver Metallic / Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Arctic White
Yellow
Not available
Brown
Java Metallic / Oak Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Sand Beige
Black
Black / Black/Sand Beige / Black/Stone Grey / Black/Terracotta
Blue
Sea Blue
Brown
Brown / Cocoa
Gray
Dark Grey / Stone Grey
Red
Carrera Red / Terracotta
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment
Black
Jet Black
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
